Nature Workshops works with local communities in Cornwall, reconnecting children, young people and adults with nature.

Forest School is a philosophy of education that encourages child-led learning in a natural environment. Current research shows that children learn more effectively in the outdoors, gaining confidence and self esteem, become more balanced, able to concentrate, showing consideration to others and have better coordination. Children learn in a pleasant, natural, and fun suited to a wide variety of learning styles.

SESSION LEADERS will have Forest School Level 3 and be familiar with delivery and assessment of quality outdoor learning.

This post requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Main Responsibilities
• To be responsible for and to oversee the delivery of nature workshops, with support of assistant staff, the organisation and smooth running of sessions.
• To promote the Forest School and Outdoor Learning philosophy.
• To be responsible at all times for high standards of care and education of all group members in accordance with ‘nature workshops’ procedures and other legislative statutory requirements.
• To ensure effective communication with the training team, learners and with all partner organisations.
• To order and maintain equipment and resources for the training.
• To supervise, observe, mentor and support children who join our activities.
• To keep records and disseminate to Administrator.

ASSISTANT SESSION LEADERS will have Forest School Level 1 or 2 or be willing to obtain it.

This post requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Main Responsibilities
To assist the Session Leader in all aspects as outlined above.